Narrative writing rubric

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Elements of a Novel and Narrative Writing
Narrative Assignment and Rubric
LITERARY
ELEMENT
 Level Four
 Level Three
 Level Two
 Level One
Plot and
Conflict
 Well
developed;
engaging;
action is well
paced
 Developed, but
could be more
engaging;
pacing is slow
 Evident, but
weak
 Not Evident
Imagery
 Vivid
description;
strong use of
figurative
language
 Description
includes
figurative
language
 Evident, but
weak
 Not Evident
Structure
 Organized and
well
developed;
exceeds
standard
requirements
 Organized, but
needs more
development;
meets standard
requirements
 Organized, but weak.
Disorganized
Setting
 Exceeds
standard
requirements;
specific and
vivid
 Meets the
standard
requirements;
specific, but
needs
elaboration
 Mentioned, but not developed
Not Evident
Characters
 Well
developed;
with vivid
details and
concrete
language
 Developed;
portrays
character with
a limited
adjustment to
new setting
 Developed, but
not past the
literary text
 Underdeveloped

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Rubric is adapted from Ohio Department of Education